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Public Safety Minutes 1996 01-24-96 CITY OF YORKVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 24, 1996 - 6:30PM KENDALL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING CITY CONFERENCE ROOM -3RD FLOOR 111 W. FOX ST. YORKVILLE, IL 60560 Minutes prepared by: Chief Anton Graff Meeting Called to order by: Chairman Burt Callmer at 6:30PM. Attendees: Burt Callmer,Chairman Jeff Baker (Arrived at 6:45pm) Kathy Jones Jim Stafford Art Prochaska (Departed at 6:45pm) Jerry Lynch, Alderman Chief Tony Graff Old Business: 1. Liquor Control Ordinance Review Alderman Art Prochaska presented Naperville's Ordinance which displays standards for liquor license holders/classifications. There was discussion on the standards as they relate to zoning. Chairman Callmer stated the committee would review Naperville's Ordinance. Also, Alderman Callmer wanted the new Liquor Ordinance to be mailed to all current license holders. Chief Graff would check with the City Clerk. 2. Request for executive Session in reference to hiring personnel. At 6:46pm Alderman Jones made a motion for an executive session in reference to hiring personnel and to have Chief Graff present and any other City Officials who arrives, the motion was seconded by Alderman Stafford. Roll Call: Callmer-Yes, Stafford-Yes,Jones -Yes,Baker-Yes,Lynch-Yes. At 8:37 pm the committee returned to regular session with a recommendation to review the candidates at the next C.O.W. meeting in executive session. Roll Call requested by Chairman Callmer: Yes,Jones -Yes,Baker-Yes, Lynch-Yes,Callmer-Yes,Stafford- Yes,Johnson-Yes. t 3. Courthouse Area Traffic Review-No report 4. Glen Palmer Dam Update-No report 5. Grant Updates: A. COPSFAST - No Report B. COPSMORE The Police Department is reviewing the equipment for the dictation equipment and voice mail communication system and a recommendation will follow within the next 60 days. C. IMAGE -No report D. COPS UNIVERSAL HIRING SUPPLEMENT-No report 6. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS Chief Graff presented the monthly police reports for December to the committee and discussion followed with the recommendation to present the reports for approval at the next C.O.W. Meeting. 7. Six (6) Month Budget Review The committee reviewed the revised budget and discussed the budget process for FY96/97. There was concerns expressed in regards to police overtime. 8. 1996 Olympic Security Team Project Officer Klingel gave a presentation at the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner and we have received personnel donations in the amount of$250. 9. Neighborhood Watch Update The neighborhood watch labels for houses to display are currently being approved to be sent to the printer which is Selective Labeling in Yorkville. 10. Community Policing Project Update There was discussion on placing basketball courts at the Police Department and the committee thought the idea was good and to work with the Recreation Board and the School District. The citizen surveys should begin south of the river within the next 30-45 days depends on the weather. 11. IDOT PROJECTS UPDATE: A. RT. 47&Walnut Intersection Update. The City notified IDOT in regards to the concerns the Public Safety Committee has with this intersection and a follow-up review is being done by IDOT and we should have a letter within the next 30 days. B. Hydraulic &RT. 47 Railroad Crossing -No report by IDOT. 12. Human Service Commission Ordinance review Mayor Johnson stated he would like to have this ordinance reviewed and revised. Chairman Callmer stated the committee is currently reviewing the current ordinance and Mayor Johnson stated he would meet with Chairman Callmer and Chief Graff within the next 30 days. 13. Other Business-Alderman Jones asked if the Police Department distributed flyers in regards to the Traffic Study and Chief Graff stated flyer were distributed while the officers were doing the surveys in the area. New Business: 1. RT 47&Somonauk parking/traffic concern. Chief Graff stated the police department is currently speaking with the owner of the red pick-up truck and currently he is parking legally. Chief Graff stated he will have the traffic engineer review the concern within the next month and the officers will keep a extra watch in the area. 2. Other Business Mayor Johnson discussed the 911 Surcharge referendum and a draft resolution will be presented at the next public safety committee meeting for their review, along with an informational sheet discussing the reasons for the referendum. Next meeting was set for February 7, 1996,at 6:30PM, at the City Conference Room. Meeting adjourned at 9:48PM by Chairman Callmer. - ZY', Chief ony Graff CITY OF YORKVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 24, 1996 - 6:30PM KENDALL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING CITY CONFERENCE ROOM -3RD FLOOR 111 W. FOX ST. YORKVILLE, IL 60560 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES-Prepared by Chief Tony Graff At 6:46pm, on January 24, 1996, the Public Safety Committee began an executive session in regards to hiring police personnel. Officials Present: Burt Callmer, Jim Stafford, Jeff Baker, Kathy Jones, Jerry Lynch,Bob Johnson (7:40pm), and Chief Tony Graff. The purpose for the executive session was to interview potential candidates for the vacated police officer's position. The first candidate interviewed was Matthew Fletcher. Chairman Callmer asked the candidate per-determined questions and the committee asked follow-up questions. The interview began at 6:47pm and ended at 7:05pm. The seconded candidate interviewed was Jeri Garrison. Chairman Callmer asked the candidate per-determined questions and the committee asked follow-up questions. The interview began at 7:06pm and ended at 7:20pm. The third candidate interviewed was Daniel Pleckham. Chairman Callmer asked the candidate per-determined questions and the committee asked follow-up questions. The interview began at 7:21 pm and ended at 7:40pm. The committee concluded the interviews and there was further discussion and in reference to each candidate and the consensus of the committee was Matthew Fletcher was the best candidate but all three were viable candidates. Chairman Callmer requested the committee's consensus in reference to presented their findings at the next C.O.W. meeting and requested an executive session would be the proper method to review their findings. Mayor Johnson concurred and thanked the committee for their efforts. At 8:36pm motion was made by Baker and seconded by Stafford to exit executive session. Roll call: Lynch-Yes, Baker- Yes, Johnson- Yes, Jones- Yes, Callmer- Yes, Stafford- Yes, Lynch-Yes. The Public Safety Committee returned to regular session at 8:37pm. Chie ony Gr